Lace Placemats for Beginners

These placemats are woven in Atwater-Bronson lace and are fast to weave because they require only one shuttle. An effect known as "tracking” adds an interesting texture to the plain-weave areas of the cloth. (Tracking is the twill-like texture that can occur in plain weave with washing, usually a consequence of the degree of twist in warp and weft yarns.) The placemats are completely reversible. This weaving kit includes all the yarns needed to weave these Lace Placemats for Beginners and were designed by Carol Strickler for Long Thread Media. They were originally published in Handwoven, January/February 1991, pp. 58-59. Yarns: 8/4 Rug Warp Cottons Equipment needed: 4-shaft loom; 14" weaving width; 12 dent reed; 1 shuttle. Finished size: 8 placemats 11 3/4" x 17" with 1" fringe on each end. The pattern makes 4 placemats on 3.5 yard warp but this kit allows for 8 placemats on a 6 yard warp. Available in color shown. Instructions needed: Best of Handwoven: Top Ten Placemats on Four Shaft eBook or Handwoven January/February 1991, available from Long Thread Media. This kit includes all yarns needed to weave these placemats.  The pattern can be found in the Handwoven magazine noted above.  You will need to purchase this magazine if you don't already own a copy.